simplicity
the state, quality, or an instance of being simple.
freedom from complexity, intricacy, or division into parts: an organism of great simplicity.
absence of luxury, pretentiousness, ornament, etc.; plainness: a life of simplicity.
freedom from deceit or guile; sincerity; artlessness; naturalness: a simplicity of manner.
lack of mental acuteness or shrewdness: Politics is not a field for simplicity about human nature.
Origin of simplicity
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Other words from simplicity
- non·sim·plic·i·ty, noun, plural non·sim·plic·i·ties.
- o·ver·sim·plic·i·ty, noun
- su·per·sim·plic·i·ty, noun
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Newman imparts a simplicity and a boyish eagerness to his characters.
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The World Before Them | Susanna MoodieThe almost lazy naturalness and simplicity faded gradually out of it, revealing the alert and seductive woman of the world.
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British Dictionary definitions for simplicity
/ (sɪmˈplɪsɪtɪ) /
the quality or condition of being simple
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